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FJORD, Inc. releases the Chafe-Pro^® Wooly^® Conditioner

Graham, NC – July 1, 2013 – FJORD, Inc., the leading manufacturer of chafe protection devices for the marine and maritime markets has announced the release of a new product – the Chafe-Pro^® Wooly^® Conditioner.

The Wooly^® Conditioner has been specially formulated to help preserve the Chafe-Pro^® Wooly^® sheepskin line protectors from the harsh marine environments. Using a proprietary blend of mink and mineral seal oils, the Wooly^® Conditioner not only helps to preserve and extend the life of these leather units, it also serves as a water repellent, leather softener and conditioner.

“We are excited about the launch of our Wooly^® Conditioner,” said Michael Ratigan, President of FJORD, Inc. “This is the first in a two-part product line that we have specifically designed to protect and extend the life of the Chafe-Pro^® Wooly^®.”

Megayachts around the world use the Chafe-Pro^® Wooly^® to prevent fender and dock lines from scuffing paint or gel coat finishes in addition to protecting lines from chafe abrasion. The Chafe-Pro^® Wooly^® has been designed to withstand the harshest of marine environments as they are constructed of the highest quality materials and genuine New Zealand sheepskins.

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“Chafe-Pro^® always delivers on time and on budget with their innovative and high-quality products. We’ve been doing business with Chafe-Pro^® and Michael Ratigan for over 5 years. The quality and attention to detail of Chafe-Pro^®‘s products have been of the highest standard possible. We have collaborated on custom projects which they have executed perfectly. Michael is extremely professional and accommodating. We highly recommend Chafe-Pro^® products and his company as a reliable industry supplier.”

– Jeff Rhodes, President
Coastal Craft Yachts

“My crew finds the use of Chafe-Pro^® easy to install on our mooring lines. We have cruised extensively throughout the South Pacific islands this past year where many of our moorings were made to rough edged cement piers. We relied on Chafe-Pro^® to protect our mooring lines – it never let us down.”

– Capt. Al McClennaghan
Unlimited Master – Oceans ~ R/V Thompson

“Chafe-Pro^® sleeves perform excellent in chocks protecting HMPE fiber mooring lines.”

– Tom Burns
President, Atlantic Cordage

“We tried Chafe-Pro^® in various applications and found them to be flexible, abrasion resistant, and easy to use… we found this to be an excellent product that conformed tightly to the bends and resisted chafe well.”

– Practical Sailor, April 2009

“Gone through 2 hurricanes, great on my 39 ft. sailboat. Have four and they went through Irene and Sandy without any indication of wear and tear. They fit both my diameter lines and are easily adjusted up or down the lines.”

– Steve K.
St. Louis, MO, USA

“Atlantic Cordage recommends Chafe-Pro^® sleeves to all our Tug, Barge and Vessel Operators. It is our go to product for tough, durable performance at an excellent price!”

– Atlantic Cordage

“I think this is an excellent product which, when used properly, can save the user a tremendous amount of wear and tear & money.”

– Capt. G. Cooper Unlimited Master
Oceans, Tug Janet Catherine

“We tried other chafing gear made from HMPE type materials and found them unsatisfactory for protecting our mooring lines from chafe. Our Chafe-Pro^® units have lasted more than two years and still have not shown any signs of significant wear.”

– Capt. J.P. Friedman
Master, F/V Pacific Breeze

“Highly effective on Push gear for Tug & Barge operators.”

– Erik Gronbeck
Vice President, Atlantic Cordage

“Over the past few months, we have used Chafe-Pro^®’s Ship Tow units numerous times while towing ships and barges. We also used the Commercial Grade units to protect our nylon anchor lines. During each use, the crew was able to apply the unit quickly and easily, without much effort or delay. The units are flexible enough for the crew to easily adjust its position along the line as needed. When the line was taken to the capstan, the unit accompanied the line around the capstan without jamming. The fabric of the unit held up well during repeated use on rough surfaces. Seaward services is very pleased with the quality of Chafe-Pro^®’s products. The units have saved our equipment a significant amount of wear and tear.”

– Capt. Gerald Cooper, Port Captain
Seaward Services Ocean Towing Operations

“TAMS have used Chafe-Pro^® products on a few different applications to date and have found it to be bullet proof… Chafe-Pro^® really is the best option for built to suit, application after fabrication and all problems solved chafe guard on the market.”

– TAMS Group, West Australia

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